Archive By Author - Signal Staff
Hart awarded grant for disaster prep
The William S. Hart Union High School District recently applied for and was awarded a U.S. Department of Education/Homeland Security REMS Grant that has enabled them to expand their disaster preparedness plans for the district.
City lands $2 million grant for kids, cyclists
Santa Clarita's Non-Motorized Transportation Plan recently helped the city in receiving more than $2 million in grant funding through the state and federal Safe Routes to School programs and the Bicycle Transportation Account program.
The-Signal.com's Daybreak: March 21, 2009
Hello, Santa Clarita Valley! Welcome to The-Signal.com's Daybreak, your point of entry for the day, and a quick journey through the past, present and future. Let the adventure begin:
Maureen Stephenson: Fear: the great motivator
Fear is a great motivator. After all, it keeps us out of harm's way most of the time - but it can also paralyze you if you let it.
Mentryville boasts link to SCV's boom-town past
Imagine "Little House on the Prairie" meets "The Beverly Hillbillies" and you'll have a good idea of what Mentryville was - a remote boom town sprouted from gushing rivers of oil more than 130 years ago.
Whining conservatives
If I have to listen to one more whining, crying, spoiled-brat conservative lament that we're in a class war; that the new administration is conducting reconnaissance on the innocent upper-class (characterized as those who have benevolently and lovingly spread their wealth to all those below them), I may have to petition for the return of the Bastille and the good old-fashioned guillotine.
Recall Cameron Smyth
Cameron Smyth signed a "No new taxes" pledge and promised, in writing, that he would not vote for new taxes, yet he voted to put Measure 1A on the ballot, which would extend taxes until 2013.
Dumbing of America
For all you Republican apologist know-it-alls who spew the party line about things you should know more about, why not try a little reading?
Faith calendar
A tribute to teachers Who: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints What: "A Beacon to the Future - A Tribute to Teachers." Public is invited to attend for free. Eighteen teachers were chosen by students to be recognized for their influence in the student's life. State Assemblyman Cameron Smyth will be the keynote speaker and music will be presented by the Saugus High School Choir. When: Tonight at 7 p.m. Where: Santa Clarita ...
Get the most from your kitchen or bathroom
Over the course of my design career, I have seen many varieties of remodel and new construction projects. However, one thing has remained constant throughout them all - they are resource intensive endeavors.
Santa Clarita Bruins offer UCLA-bound students scholarships
The Santa Clarita Bruins, a regional support group of the UCLA Alumni Association, is once again offering $500 scholarships to UCLA- bound seniors and College of the Canyons students who have been accepted by and plan to transfer to UCLA.
'Green' home improvement makes sense during recession
The current economic recession is forcing consumers to scrutinize their purchases on even the most essential items such as food and gas. So why would anyone of sound mind think of purchasing expensive, green home improvement products now?
Reader Meter results, March 13-20, 2009
Here are the results of The-Signal.com's latest Reader Meter poll. The-Signal.com visitors cast a total of 238 votes from late afternoon Friday, March 20 to late afternoon, Friday, March 27, 2009. Question: "What do you think about earmarks in the $410B budget that benefit the SCV?" * They're wrong, period. (133 votes) * OK only if spending is reasonable, with oversight. (45 votes) * Totally OK since they're for our backyard. (10 votes) * It's hypocritical ...
Homicide detectives re-open 42-year-old case
The unsolved crimes unit of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's homicide bureau has reopened an investigation into the death of a former Newhall resident 42 years ago.
Santa Clarita Valley Vons/Pavilions stores fundraise for Easter Seals
Join Vons and Pavilions stores in the Santa Clarita Valley as they raise money during April for services provided by Easter Seals to local residents with disabilities.
Articles By Author - Signal Staff
Today in the SCV: Wednesday, March 20, 2013
'Teen Scene Plugged-In' event
Joe Klocko: The conundrum: supply and demand, wages and the skills gap
Most people understand the basic economic principle of supply and demand and incorporate it into their daily decisions. They may not do it consciously, but economic decisions are made every day by each and every one of us.
